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The ongoing US.–Iran conflict is triggering ripple effects across global food systems, raising fears of a widening hunger crisis. Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed up oil, fertilizer and shipping costs — key inputs for global agriculture.

Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4.7, a new AI model focused on safety, risk control and enterprise use. The model is designed to handle tasks like coding, data analysis and reasoning, while using built-in safeguards to detect and block harmful activities such as cyberattacks.

A Republican senator has stoked controversy after comparing US President Donald Trump to “almost the second coming" of Jesus. His statement comes as Trump’s feud with Pope Leo XIV continues to intensify. All you need to know.

Rising borrowing levels are deepening concerns over a growing debt crisis in the United States. Many households are increasingly relying on multiple credit sources as “debt stacking” becomes more common. Experts warn that higher interest rates and inflation are making it harder for borrowers to manage repayments.

TCS Nashik had a "religious conversion syndicate and a sexual harassment network" operating inside the office, a former employee has claimed. The person said one male employee changed his religion, while women were pressured into joining the accused at hotels.

The World Economic Forum has warned that the traditional global growth model is no longer delivering sustainable results. The group says economic strategies built on cheap capital, globalization and rapid consumption are losing effectiveness.

Meanwhile, Stalin has been facing attacks in Tamil Nadu from AIADMK Chief and Leader of Opposition Edappadi Palaniswami, whose party is allied with the BJP.

Donald Trump dismisses rising inflation as ‘fake’, defends tax policies, and urges voters to back Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.

EPS attacked the DMK for "deliberately misleading the people to create fear and confusion". The Chief Minister walks into a meeting wearing a black shirt as if Tamil Nadu has been wronged. What kind of leadership is this?" he said.

An Airbus H130 helicopter crashed in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan, killing all eight on board. The chopper lost contact minutes after taking off from Melawi district.

New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill has called out FIFA for no financial support which may cause the New Jersey Transit to raise train ticket prices to $100 for a round trip from New York's Penn Station to MetLife Stadium - venue of the final.

A heated debate has erupted in Parliament over the Women’s Reservation Bill, with Narendra Modi urging parties not to politicise the issue. Meanwhile, Priyanka Gandhi and other opposition leaders have raised concerns over linking the bill with delimitation, demanding clarity and fairness. The special session has turned into a battleground, with sharp exchanges over representation, federal balance, and the future of women’s political participation.

The European Union has proposed new rules requiring Google to share key search data with rival AI developers. The move aims to boost competition and prevent tech giants from dominating the fast-growing AI sector.

As per the reports, a man, who was a wanted criminal, allegedly involved in the firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence in Mumbai, has been arrested by a joint team of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Mumbai Police Crime Branch.

Donald Trump says the U.S. is “very close” to a deal with Iran but warned that fighting could resume if talks collapse. Speaking to reporters, Trump claimed Tehran has agreed to return sensitive nuclear material, even as tensions remain high. At the same time, he announced a 10-day truce in Lebanon, signaling a dual-track approach of diplomacy and pressure as Washington navigates a volatile region.

Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, an ‘extreme travel’ YouTuber, faces up to five years in jail after illegally visiting North Sentinel Island and attempting contact with the isolated Sentinelese tribe. His bail application has been rejected. He famously used a Diet Coke offering to the tribe.

Started in 2021, Saudi PIF has spent nearly $5 billion on LIV and now seems to say enough. The decision to withdraw funding was taken Wednesday (Apr 8) last week in New York during the Master week. Without the PIF backing, LIV will definitely find it hard to continue with each event carrying a purse of $30 million.

A 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon has officially come into effect, raising hopes of easing tensions after weeks of intense cross-border fighting involving Iran-backed Hezbollah. The ceasefire, announced following high-level talks involving U.S. mediation, could open the door for broader regional negotiations and possibly a longer-term peace arrangement.

This Friday’s OTT releases offer plenty of variety, whether you’re in the mood for crime thrillers or legal dramas. There is something for every genre lover. From Vijay Varma’s Matka King to Taapsee Pannu’s Assi, these digital drops are all set to land on your phone screens.